The Asian World consisted of many great leaders and dynasty's. All throughout ancient Asia there were many different mongols. Many of these mongols did great things like set up different capitols or win many battles. Along with mongols came the dynasty's, during these dynasty's great wars were waged, and even peace was madein a few of these dynasty's. Genghis Khan (Temujinn) became leader of the Mongols in 1206. In the city of Karakorum Genghis Khan set up his capital so he could rule his new empire effectively, along with that he also created his own information delivery system so he could effectively control his empire.He had his armies traveling far and wide taking over new land and destroying anything in their paths. Kublai Khan ruled after the death of his grandfather Genghis Khan. He was known as "The Wise Khan". The mongols were able to win many battles and expand their territory after Kublai Khan took rule. The Mongol Empire fell after the death of Kublai Khan. During the time of all these mongol rulers many dynasties were occurring.In 1271 the Yuan Dynasty was able to expand and grow under Kublai Khan's rule. During the Sui Dynasty, the Grand Canal was extended by the help of Emperor Yang Chian. The Tang Dynasty made China the wealthiest and most powerful nation in the world. The Song Dynasty was a period of cultural achievements. This dynasty was a period of economic prosperity and cultural achievements. In all the dynasties helped restore peace back into china. Terms
Samurai: "Those who serve", warriors who protect and serve the property and people of there employers. They were called Warrior Knights.
Bushido: "The way of the warrior", the samurai's code. It stated that if a samurai were to betray his people he shall commit a ceremonial suicide.
Daimyo: Heads of Noble families "great names", controlled vast lands. Many Daimyo's held large amounts of political power.
Shinto: "The sacred way" or "the way of the gods" a kind of state religion. Like the Bushido the samurais also followed this.
Firelance: World oldest flamethrower it eventually evolved into a cannon. It was used as a type of firework display at first.
Historical Quote
“The greatest happiness is to scatter your enemy, to drive him before you, to see his cities reduced to ashes, to see those who love him shrouded in tears, and to gather into your bosom his wives and daughters.” Genghis Khan
Kubla Khan
People
Samurai
Genghis Khan: Genghis Kan was the first Mongol Emperor or Universal Monarch. His original name was Temuchin. He took power in 1206.
Kubla Khan: " The Great Khan" Grandson of Genghis Khan, conquered all of China, part of the Yuan dynasty. He helps rebuild Peking.
Marco Polo: Wrote books on his travels, famous for The Travels of Marco Polo Descriptions of the World. His nickname was "Prince of Liars"
General Zaho Kaungyhin: Claimed Mandate of Heaven power to rule from god. Under his rule China becomes a unified state.
Emperor Yang Chian: He extended the Grand Canal. The Grand Canal that links the Yellow river and the Yangtze River together.
589-615 AD - Sui Dynasty 618-907 AD - Tang Dynasty 868 AD - The first printed book is printed The Diamond Sutra 960 -1279 AD - Song Dynasty 1206 AD - Genghis Khan becomes the first Mongol Emperor 1271-1368 AD - Yuan Dynasty 1271 AD - Marco Polo visits China 1281 AD - Invasion of Japan 1281 AD - Kama Khazi or Divine Wind saves Japan 1368-1644 AD - Ming Dynasty
Links: Religion: This Links provides plenty of information on religion in Ancient Asia. Mongols: This site has lots of information on all of the Mongols, and this site is also well organized. General : This site provides all the general information you would need on Ancient Asia, it is also well organized and easy to navigate through. Dynasties: This site provides great information on all of the dynasties in Ancient Asia, the site is laid out in table form and is fairly easy to navigate through. TimeLine: This site contains a timeline of ancient Asia, this site has lots of great information and is also in table form.
Overview
The Asian World consisted of many great leaders and dynasty's. All throughout ancient Asia there were many different mongols. Many of these mongols did great things like set up different capitols or win many battles. Along with mongols came the dynasty's, during these dynasty's great wars were waged, and even peace was madein a few of these dynasty's.
Genghis Khan (Temujinn) became leader of the Mongols in 1206. In the city of Karakorum Genghis Khan set up his capital so he could rule his new empire effectively, along with that he also created his own information delivery system so he could effectively control his empire.He had his armies traveling far and wide taking over new land and destroying anything in their paths. Kublai Khan ruled after the death of his grandfather Genghis Khan. He was known as "The Wise Khan". The mongols were able to win many battles and expand their territory after Kublai Khan took rule. The Mongol Empire fell after the death of Kublai Khan. During the time of all these mongol rulers many dynasties were occurring.In 1271 the Yuan Dynasty was able to expand and grow under Kublai Khan's rule. During the Sui Dynasty, the Grand Canal was extended by the help of Emperor Yang Chian. The Tang Dynasty made China the wealthiest and most powerful nation in the world. The Song Dynasty was a period of cultural achievements. This dynasty was a period of economic prosperity and cultural achievements. In all the dynasties helped restore peace back into china.
Terms
Historical Quote
“The greatest happiness is to scatter your enemy, to drive him before you, to see his cities reduced to ashes, to see those who love him shrouded in tears, and to gather into your bosom his wives and daughters.”
Genghis Khan
People
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Timeline
589-615 AD - Sui Dynasty
618-907 AD - Tang Dynasty
868 AD - The first printed book is printed The Diamond Sutra
960 -1279 AD - Song Dynasty
1206 AD - Genghis Khan becomes the first Mongol Emperor
1271-1368 AD - Yuan Dynasty
1271 AD - Marco Polo visits China
1281 AD - Invasion of Japan
1281 AD - Kama Khazi or Divine Wind saves Japan
1368-1644 AD - Ming Dynasty
Links:
Religion: This Links provides plenty of information on religion in Ancient Asia.
Mongols: This site has lots of information on all of the Mongols, and this site is also well organized.
General : This site provides all the general information you would need on Ancient Asia, it is also well organized and easy to navigate through.
Dynasties: This site provides great information on all of the dynasties in Ancient Asia, the site is laid out in table form and is fairly easy to navigate through.
TimeLine: This site contains a timeline of ancient Asia, this site has lots of great information and is also in table form.